Manchester United are reportedly stepping up talks with Real Madrid for the transfer of James Rodriguez.

The Independent claims negotiations are ongoing between the clubs for the Colombian forward, who is surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu.

United have ended their interest in Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata after agreeing a deal for Everton for Romelu Lukaku, but Jose Mourinho is searching for more attacking reinforcements to help solve last season's goal shortage.

While Rodriguez has been repeatedly linked, MEN Sport understands the club have little interest in the former Monaco star, and Ivan Perisic remains the top target to bolster the attack alongside Lukaku.

Elsewhere, the Telegraph reports that United are still pursuing a deal for Tottenham Hostpur midfielder Eric Dier.